CANNONAFBI21-101 — Crashed, Damaged, Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar) Program

CANNONAFBI21-101 governs recovery procedures for aircraft involved in ground or air incidents or accidents on or off base.

Search CANNONAFBI21-101

  • Publication number: CANNONAFBI21-101
  • Title: CRASHED, DAMAGED, OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2017-01-04

View CANNONAFBI21-101 on armypubs.army.mil


CANNONAFBI21-101 addresses personnel, equipment, crash recovery, training, and transient aircraft support. It requires continuous coverage and use with agency policies and applicable Technical Orders.

Applies to: It applies to all 27th Special Operations Wing (SOW) organizations and personnel that maintain aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, support equipment, and components regardless of AFSC.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft recovery procedures
  • Crash recovery equipment
  • On-base crash response
  • Off-base crash response
  • Runway clearance conditions
  • CDDAR team training
  • Transient aircraft support

Questions and answers

When can personnel or equipment be dispatched off base?

Under no circumstances will personnel or equipment be dispatched off-base, if it jeopardizes the mission of the on-base recovery operation, unless directed by the 27 SOW/CC or designated representative. (paragraph 10-2)

Who controls the on- and off-base mishap scene?

Control of the on/off-base mishap scene belongs to the IC until released to the president or interim president of the Safety Investigation Board. (paragraph 10-2)

When can crash recovery equipment be removed or disturbed?

Do not remove or disturb equipment unless directed by the Safety Investigation Board or IC, to accomplish rescue operations or for security reasons. (paragraph 10-2)

How often must crash recovery training plans be reviewed?

Training plans will be developed and reviewed/updated on an annual basis. (paragraph 5)

What support does Transient Alert provide for disabled aircraft?

Transient Alert personnel will provide a tow vehicle operator to assist with towing disabled aircraft from active runways or taxiways. (paragraph 5)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about CANNONAFBI21-101